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Early Years & Playwork Qualifications Database
Early Years & Playwork Qualifications Database
Information about: How the qualifications have been mapped - Level 2 criteria
Please select from the list of level 2 criteria below:
Criterion 1 - Care, learning and play
Level 2 criterion 1: Care, learning and play (National Standard 3)
Implement planned activities to develop children's emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities
EY = Early Years criteria P = Playwork criteria
- EY211 Implementing planned activities to support children’s learning and development
- EY212 The physical, social and emotional care of children
- P211 Supporting children and young people’s play
- P212 Assisting in the planning and preparation of play possibilities
Criterion 2 - Environment
Level 2 criterion 2: Environment (links with National Standard 4: Physical environment and National Standard 5: Equipment).
Maintain safe, secure and suitable environment when undertaking planned activities to promote children’s development. Use selected furniture, equipment and toys ensuring they conform to safety standards.
EY = Early Years criteria P = Playwork criteria
- EY221 Maintain the safety and security of children and their environment, deal with emergencies, accidents and injuries
- EY222 Maintain an attractive, stimulating and reassuring environment
- P221 Support safety in the play setting and maintain children’s safety during play
- P222 Deal with accidents and emergencies
- P223 Help organise a setting for children’s play
Criterion 3 - Safeguarding and protecting children
Level 2 criterion 3: Safeguarding and protecting children (links with National Standard 6: Safety; National Standard 7: Health and National Standard 13: Child Protection).
Maintain the safety and security of children within the childcare setting and on outings. Ensure proper precautions are taken to prevent accidents and supervise children at all times. Carry out procedures to maintain the good health of children, prevent the spread of infection and deal with them when they are ill or need medication. Support the protection of children from abuse.
EY = Early years criteria P = Playwork criteria
- EY231 Health, safety and protection of children
- EY232 Recognising and acting on signs and symptoms of abuse
- P231 Health, safety and security of children and young people
- P232 Recognising and acting on signs and symptoms of abuse
Criterion 4 - Inclusivity
Level 2 criterion 4: Inclusivity (National Standard 9: Equal opportunities and National Standard 10: Special needs).
Understand and implement the equal opportunities policy. Plan activities and play opportunities to enable all children to participate irrespective of any special needs and disabilities.
EY = Early Years criteria P = Playwork criteria
- EY241 Equal opportunities
- EY242 Inclusive practice
- EY243 Knowledge, understanding and practice of working with children with special or additional needs
- P241 Equal opportunities
- P242 Inclusive practice
- P243 Knowledge, understanding and practice of working with children with special needs
Criterion 5 - Behaviour
Level 2 criterion 5: Behaviour (National Standard 11).
Understand and can manage a wide range of children’s behaviour in a way which promotes their welfare and development.
EY = Early Years criteria P = Playwork criteria
- EY251 Management of children’s behaviour during activities in ways which promotes their welfare and development
- P251 Management of children’s behaviour during activities in ways which promotes their welfare and development.
Criterion 6 - Working in partnership with parents and carers
Level 2 criterion 6: Working in partnership with parents and carers (National Standard 12).
Work in partnership with parents to meet the needs of the children, both individually and as a group. Exchange information about the care and education of children with parents and carers and within confidentiality agreements.
EY = Early Years criteria P = Playwork criteria
- EY261 Working with parents and carers
- EY262 Exchange and interact with parents and carers
- P261 Positive relationships in the play setting (includes relationships with parents and carers)
Criterion 7 - Working with babies
Level 2 criterion 7: Staff caring for babies/children under 2
EY = Early Years criteria
- EY271 Staff caring for babies
